When Boston–based NBC anchor and reporter Natasha Verma was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma in her early 20s, the first thing she thought about was her hair. "Am I going to lose it?" she told Allure she wondered. "It may sound trivial and superficial, but most women will tell you that hair is a big part of our identity; while I knew hair loss was imminent, nothing prepared me for the emotional toll it would take."

I feel it's safe to say most women can greatly empathize with Verma, as her statement is spot-on: Hair is a significant part of many women's identities, and losing it to cancer treatment can be one of the most harrowing experiences for women who undergo chemotherapy. Verma says she was lucky enough to have health insurance that covered the cost of a wig, which she tells us can be upwards of $2000, however, many women cancer patients do not have the funds to shell out for one in between health care bills and other costs.

That's where Put a Cap on Cancer comes in. After experiencing the heartbreaking effects of losing her hair to chemo, Verma sought out to raise money and donate free high-quality "Cap Wigs" to women and children fighting cancer. Cap Wigs are exactly what they sound like: wigs with baseball caps attached. This is how Verma liked to style her wig to hide the hairline, as she felt it gave the look a more natural appearance.

Courtesy of Natasha Verma

Cap Wigs are made out of 100 percent human hair and are available in 80 different colors. "[The hair] permanently attached to the cap creating a ready-to-wear look so no styling is needed!" Verma says. The caps themselves also come in a variety of colors and materials, including cotton and suede.

To keep this project alive, Verma needs support. "Your financial donation allows us to create custom Cap Wigs at no cost to families dealing with cancer; by donating, you’re not only giving a cancer patient a wig, you’re giving her confidence," she says matter-of-factly. "At the Verma Foundation, we believe every woman experiencing hair loss because of chemotherapy should have access to a wig in which she can feel beautiful and confident during the recovery process."